Explosive Ipswich Jets back-rower Lorenzo Maafu has been suspended for one match after pleading guilty to a grade one striking charge. His absence for the round 18 clash with the Magpies is a blow for the Jets, who will miss his attacking skills on the fringes.

But Ipswich officials and fans were tonight breathing a little easier after strike winger Ramon Filipine was cleared of a contrary conduct charge following the team